McClaren - Bosses must be humble

England manager Steve McClaren believes it is easy to see why managers lose their cool during matches - but insists they must always shake hands and "be humble" once the final whistle blows.

The Football Association have charged West Ham boss Alan Pardew and his Arsenal counterpart Arsene Wenger with improper conduct after the pair had a touchline bust-up during last Sunday's match at Upton Park. McClaren was not prepared to comment on that incident itself but can sympathise with managers sometimes acting in a way they might later regret.

"It's a passionate game, there is a lot of pressure on players and managers and I don't think you can take that passion out of football," the former Middlesbrough boss told talkSPORT.

"Sometimes I was criticised at Middlesbrough for being too laid-back, then when I threw a couple of water bottles the fans got really excited.

"They want to see passion, they want to see enthusiasm from the manager but the only thing I would say is that when the contest is over then I think we have all got a responsibility."

McClaren recalled his experiences as assistant manager to Jim Smith at Derby, adding: "After a defeat Jim and I would say 'right, we've got to go for a drink, shake hands, put a painted smile on and show some humility' and I think that is what we have got to do after a game.

"During it, then the emotions get the better of you and it is a high-pressure game. Afterwards, it's just a game, get on with it, be humble, we've all got to live in the same world."